Knock on Wood

Hey everybody,

I am so sorry I haven't posted anything in such a long time; but I came back to the US for college, so it was a bit of a hassle to pack, get moved in, etc. I am pretty busy this semester, BUT today my teacher encouraged all of us to blog as much as we can (i am a communication major), so I decided to blog a lot more ^^

So today's post is a makeup look. I did this one on my friend Kenzi, and I liked it a lot so I had my roommate take a picture of it (because she is a photographer).

This is a very simple, easy, cheap, everyday makeup look. I used the following products to achieve it:

- Elf primer potion

- Wet n' Wild Color Icon in 'Knock on Wood'

- Mac Phloof (you can use any other color you like)

- Sephora pink glitter (optional)

- Maybelline Color Tattoo in 'Too Cool'

- Maybelline Color Definer Shadow Stick in Golden Rose

The first thing you want to do is prime your eyelids. Then I applied the color form the color icon that says 'browbone' all over her lid, i placed the 'eyelid' color in  her crease, and the crease color on her outer corner. then i applied the Phloof color in her inner corner and on her browbone. And then I decided to go ahead and top her eyelid with a tiny bit of glitter and that's it.

I hope you like this really easy and wearable look.

I will see you soon

Love, Joana

Most worn summer things tag

Summer is coming to an end, and I've decided to do the most worn summer things tag. i thoMost ught it would be a nice way to "close" (as it TECHNICALLY is summer until the end of september) the hottest season of the year.

Most Worn Nailpolish

I have been wearing the Park Avenue nail polish in color number 10 a lot lately! it is a bubblegumm-y bright pink. It is hard to apply but i love how it dries and how resistant it is =D

Most Worn Scent 

I love the black xs for her by Pacco Rabbanne! it is a really nice scent and as i am horrible at describing scents, i dont know what to say about it hahahahha

Most Worn Hair Product

I love the Nivea flexible curls mousse, so i immediately bought it when i came back to europe, and as my hair has been pretty dry (well it was before i cut it) I decided to pick up the anti-frizz cream/serum. those products really help to define my curls and they leave my hair really soft and they smell AMAZINGLY GOOD!!!! I love these products!

Most Worn Bag

This is not a designer bag, i just picked it up when i went to germany in december. i love it because a lot of stuff fits in there but it is not a huge bag. plus i looove the color! this bag is amazing

Most Worn Shoes

For some reason the sparkles and the goldness doesnt show up on the picture, but i bought these shoes at payless (yes poor college student bahahahaha) and i love them (as you can see i from the inside i have been using the crap out of these). they are super comfy and go with a lot of things!

Most Worn Accessory

This has been my go-to combination this summer. I love the bracelet because i love pearls and i lock thingy is all sparkly, which makes it really awesome. the watch is really nice as well and it doesn't make me sweat. both of those accessories were christmas present and i think they are awesome for summer  because they are white ^^

Most Worn Clothing Item

I love this dress! It is airy and suuuper comfortable! I bought it from H&M a couple of years ago and i just  break it out every summer

Most Worn Foundation

This is the Maybelline Pure-Fluide Mineral foundation, and I honestly don't really like it anymore. I have really oily skin and it just melts down on me. i love the color and the finish and the fact that it is light weight, but i don't like that it makes me look oily =[

Most Worn Blush/Bronzer

My most worn blush has been elf's pink passion. for some reason my picture was bad so i took this from google xD. this is a hot pink blush that just makes me look healthy ^^

I have been using the elf cool bronzer a lot lately and i love that it is mat and that you can pick the color you want or you can swirl them all together. this is a really good deal (3$) and good quality and it doesn't look muddy =]

Most Worn Lip Product

As i have said in my august favorites these have been my go to products this semester. I love the elf hypershine lip gloss in fairy and the Yves Rocher lip stick in mauve poudre. if you want more info about those products feel free to read the other post =D

Most Worn Mascara

This is the Yves Rocher waterproof mascara in black. i really like it because my lashes look longer and defined and it doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes 

Most Worn Eye Shadow

i have been loving mac's phloof eye shadow. i typically use it as as a highlighter but i have also used it all over the lid when i do my bright look with my fierce n tangy color tattoo ^^

There you go guys. what are your summer favorites? 

I hope you have been having a great summer

xOxO, Joana

August 2012 Favorites

It is that time of the month when we all share our favorite products with each other, so I decided to put up a August favorites post. This month I haven't been wearing a lot of makeup, and when I did it basically foundation, eyeliner, lip product; but i do have some other makeup items that I used a lot at the beginning of the month =D

* Lush stepping stone foot scrub

So this month I have rediscovered my much loved Lush foot scrub. I absolutely LOVE this product, because 1) it smells SOOO good, 2) it helps getting rid of that gross skin on my heels, and 3) it looks adorable ^^ In Europe it retails for +/- 5euros, which is really affordable, especially for a Lush product 

* Lush Fair Trade Foot Lotion

My other foot product is my fair trade foot lotion. it is a quite expensive product ( especially in the US, like i was shocked at how expensive it is there) but i love it!!! It has a minty/ bubblegummy smell, and it feels like pure amazingness on my feet. i love to lather it on my feet and wear fuzzy socks in the winter. my feet feel soooo soft in the morning. i LOVE it ^^

*Lush brazened honey fresh mask

This mask is awesome! it smells like honey and leaves my skin soft as baby skin. i have only tried the cupcake mask before, but it didnt really work for me. this one is amazing!!

*Lush H'suan wen hua

When i went to Lush I got a sample of this hair product. it is a mask that you put in your hare before you take a shower. you have to leave it in for 20minutes and it works miracles on your hair. i only used it twice because i only got the sample, BUT i felt like it really worked.

The only bad thing: the smell! i really dont like it xD

*Maybelline Color Tattoo in Fierce & Tangy

I used this a lot this month, and i love it!!!!!!!!! orange is my favorite color (if you couldnt tell from my template lol), and when Isaw this color I grabbed it.It is a scary color because it is a pretty bright orange with golden flecks in it, but i made it work in a really summery look and a more fall looking look. i will post both of those looks in a near future =] this color tattoo is awesome and i am going to try to find the fall limited edition ones next week *fingers crossed*

 * Sally hansen Xtreme wear in Mint Sorbet

I don't know what happened this month, but i am obsessed with the color mint! If you've checked out my Instagran you probably saw that i went on a mint shopping spree: i bought two scarved, this nail polish, a dress, a shirt, and hair flowers! i just LOVE this color and this nail polish. It lasted a whole week without chipping. love.

 * Park Avenue in #10

I bought this nail polish in March in Brussels, and i adore it. I must say that it is a bit hard to work with an the first time i tried it it was a bit of a hassle, but i've been wearing it for two weeks on my toes and i love it. it looks good with everything and it is just a fun summer-y color (even though im probably gonna wear it in the fall as well xD)

*Wet n wild Color Icon in Knock on Wood

I love this palette! It is a beautiful nude palette, but more on the darker side. i really don't know what to say beside the fact that it is just awesome and that i adoooore these colors

* Elf hypershine lipgloss in fairy

I used this lip gloss a lot this month, because it is a beautiful light pink. it is kind of your lip color but better. when i first tried it on i did not like it. i wanted to toss it out, but then i tried it again and i fell in love with it ^^

*Yves Rocher lip stick in Mauve Poudre

This lipstick was my go-to lip product this month. i wore it EVERY DAY! not even kidding! ok i might have worn ir 26 out of the 31 days this month lol.

it is a beautiful light pink, it is really creamy and shiny.  it feels so comfortable and soooo nice on my lips. i loooove this lipstick. i highly recommend it!!

So there you go guys. these have been my favorites this month, and I would love it if you would recommend me some products ^^

Oh and another favorite (non beauty) ALEX GOOT!! Check him out on youtube, he's awesome!!!!!!

xOxO, joana

Last Friday Night Inspired Makeup Look

Hey loves,

today I have a Katy Perry inspired makeup look for you. 

This is my twist on the last friday night makeup tutorial.

Products used:

- urban decay primer potion

- barry m dazzle dust in aqua gold

- blush professional colorful palette

- essence gel liner

- Yves Rocher mascara in black

Love, Joana

40 beauty questions tag

Hey guys, i thought I'd do the 40 beauty questions tag on this blog, just for fun =]
I hope you enjoy it and I tag all of you to do it

SKINCARE
-How many times do you wash your face daily?
  I wash my face twice a day.

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
  I have very oily skin =[

-What is your current facial wash?
   My current facial wash is the Yves Rocher cleanser

-Do you exfoliate?
  Yes, I do, and I love doing it =]

-What brand do you use?
  I use mostly Yves Rocher and Lush products

-What moisturizer do you use?
  I use the Yves Rocher one for oily skin.

-Do you have freckles?
  No, I don't have freckles.

-Do you use eye cream?
  Yes, I use one from Yves Rocher as well xD

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
  Oh yes, i do =[

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
  No, I've never used Pro-activ.


MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use?
  I am currently using the L'Oreal Mineral one.

-How about concealer?
  I use a concealer but i often forget to wear it xD

-Do you know your undertone color?
  No, I am Portuguese, so I have an olive skin tone , but I don't know my undertone.

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
  I never use them, but some of them are really pretty.

-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
  I do know that, but I never do it.

-What brand of mascara do you use?
  I am using an Yves Rocher one at the moment, but I want to go and buy new ones.

-Sephora or MAC?
  Sephora because you can get a lot of different things and brands.

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
  No, I don't.

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
  I use brushes, an eyelash curler and tweezers.

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
  Yes, I use Urban Decay Primer Potion.

-For the face?
 Yes, I use the Sephora one, but I don't feel like it really helps.

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
   I think it would be Sable or Satin Taupe by MAC.

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
 I use both.

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
 I am pretty careful, but it does happen every once in a while xD

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
 I love them, but I don't like that they are soooo messy hahaha

-Do you use mineral makeup?
 Yes, I do.

-What is your favorite lipstick?
 Right now there's three that I am obsessed with: Yves Rocher - Mauve Poudre, Yves Rocher - Corail, and Revlon Lip Butter - Peach Parfait.

-How about lipgloss?
  It's Yves Rocher Lip Plumper in Coral.

-What is your favorite blush to use?
 ELF blush in Pink Passion.

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
  I buy nail polish on ebay, but not makeup.

-Do you like drugstore makeup?
I LOVE DRUGSTORE MAKEUP

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
 No, I don't.

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
 I have, but I haven't done it yet.

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
 Meh, sometimes I am when I am applying liquid liner xD

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
 Wearing one strong color, like blue, green or purple, all over your eyes, from upper lash line to the brow bone. 

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
 I love both, but i definitely wear neutral colors more often.

-Which celebrity always has great make up?
 The Kardashian's

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
 Foundation, all the way!

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
 Yes, I do it very often.

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
This is a tricky one. I don't mind not wearing makeup, but I love makeup. I love looking at my eyes when i do something pretty to them, and I don't get scared when i look in the mirror and can't see my acne scaring xD jk, but I'd much rather wear makeup.

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

  Drugstore: Maybelline
 High End: MAC

-What do you think of Makeup?

 I love makeup. I think it is fun, and it is a way to express my creativity. I love playing around with colors.

xOxO

Joana 

 



  
   

 

                   

Introduction

Hey all the beauty lovers out there.
My name is Joana and I am basically obsessed with beauty products and makeup. i think that it is an awesome way to be creative, without having to be able to draw (because i am not talented at that xD). so if you kike those things as well, you should come back often and check out my posts. there will be reviews, tutorials, and possibly giveaways.
So I shall start posting things more frequently from now on
Have a wonderful Sunday

Joana